Available Lhasa Apso puppies for sale
10 – 11 inches
13 – 15 lbs.
Solid golden, sandy, honey, dark grizzle, slate or smoke; black parti-color, white or brown.
Top coat long, heavy, straight and hard. Moderate undercoat.
Indoors – Very High, Outdoors – High
House, apartment, country or city a Lhasa Apso will adapt to their environment. Owners of a Lhasa Apso must be committed to take care of their abundant coat.
14 years
4 – 5
Tibet
Lhasa Apsos are gentle, loyal
Yes
Yes
Family Pet
Very High
Low
Can be obstinate. Patience and no harsh words are the best approach.
High, Obedience – Low, Problem Solving – Medium
May suffer from genetic kidney problems or ear infections.
They are the most popular of the breeds indigenous to Tibet. The Tibetan Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel and Lhasa Apso all share common ancestors. Sometimes they are known as the Tibetan Apso. The name “apso” means goat-like and they may have been named that as their coat resembles that of the goats kept by Tibetan herders. In Tibet, Lhasa Apsos were a treasured dog of the privilege classes. They are truly an aristocrat, having been bred in a domestic environment for generations. Coming first to Britain in the 1930’s and then later to America by 1935.
1935
Daily combing and or brushing is required. Their thick undercoat may become matted if not properly groomed. Pay special attention to matting on the bottoms of the feet. Clean ears and eyes meticulously. Even though they love to walk and play, Lhasa Apsos do not demand exercise, but regular exercise will keep them fit and trim.
AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 9), KC (GB), UKC
